1228 Alsace Rd Reading, PA 19604
College Heights Neighborhood
4
Beds
1
Bath
1,766
Sq Ft
2,614
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Deck
- Attic
- Mud Room
- Straight Thru Architecture
- 1 Fireplace
- No HOA
About This Home
As of March 2021Hampden Heights is considered one of the nicest areas of Reading. Your new all brick Semi-detached home is located in a wonderful neighborhood that is minutes to Albright College and 32 acres of Hampden Park with all of it Is amenities for lots of fun-filled days, tennis courts, picnic pavilion, playground area, paved walking trail and much more. The home offers a beautiful updated full size eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances and lots of large, beautiful cabinetry for all your cooking and storage needs. Nicely sized living and dining rooms ideal for all your entertaining. Upper level offers four nicely sized bedrooms with ample closet space. Below the home is a one car garage, driveway parking and plenty of off-street parking. Enjoy relaxing on the front porch or the huge second floor rear deck that has fabulous views while enjoying your morning coffee or evening beverage, and you might catch some falling stars too! Come see this great home, make a reasonable offer the sellers will accept and after signing...move in and design it in your own style! Covid-19 restrictions only 2 persons are to accompany Realtor per tour.
Townhouse Details
Home Type
- Townhome
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,981
Year Built
- Built in 1929
Lot Details
- 2,614 Sq Ft Lot
- Back, Front, and Side Yard
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- 3 Driveway Spaces
- Rear-Facing Garage
- On-Street Parking
Home Design
- Semi-Detached or Twin Home
- Straight Thru Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
Interior Spaces
- 1,766 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 2 Levels
- Ceiling Fan
- 1 Fireplace
- Mud Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Attic
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Built-In Range
- Built-In Microwave
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry in Basement
Home Security
- Home Security System
- Exterior Cameras
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Patio
- Porch
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Hot Water Heating System
- Oil Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Hampden Heights Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 2086
- Assessor Parcel Number 17-5317-10-37-2086
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Dec 27, 2020
Closed on
Mar 10, 2021
Sold by
Arroyo Marcolo and Arroyo Clarissa
Bought by
Andrews Serena
Seller's Agent
Rich Sosa
Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
Buyer's Agent
Mark Ivey
Super Realty Group, LLC
List Price
$169,900
Sold Price
$164,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-2.94%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$96,332
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.16%
Original Mortgage
$161,912
Outstanding Balance
$147,228
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$114,004
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 10, 2013
Closed on
May 30, 2014
Sold by
Borst Michael J and Abraham Jennifer L
Bought by
Arroyo Marcolo and Arroyo Clarissa
Seller's Agent
Audra Schappell
Stout Associates Realtors
Buyer's Agent
W. Jeffrey Carr
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
List Price
$99,900
Sold Price
$96,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,000
-3%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.11%
Original Mortgage
$98,574
Interest Rate
4.33%
Mortgage Type
VA
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 28, 1996
Bought by
Borst Michael and Abraham Jennifer
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $164,900 | Core Abstract | |
| Deed | $96,500 | None Available | |
| Deed | $65,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $161,912 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $104,333 | VA | |
| Previous Owner | $98,574 | VA | |
| Previous Owner | $18,000 | Unknown |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/22/2021 03/22/21 | Sold | $164,900 | 0.0% | $93 / Sq Ft |
| 02/01/2021 02/01/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/22/2021 01/22/21 | Price Changed | $164,900 | -2.9% | $93 / Sq Ft |
| 01/12/2021 01/12/21 | For Sale | $169,900 | 0.0% | $96 / Sq Ft |
| 12/29/2020 12/29/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 12/27/2020 12/27/20 | For Sale | $169,900 | +75.3% | $96 / Sq Ft |
| 05/30/2014 05/30/14 | Sold | $96,900 | 0.0% | $55 / Sq Ft |
| 04/12/2014 04/12/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/05/2014 04/05/14 | Price Changed | $96,900 | -1.0% | $55 / Sq Ft |
| 02/20/2014 02/20/14 | Price Changed | $97,900 | -0.5% | $55 / Sq Ft |
| 01/26/2014 01/26/14 | Price Changed | $98,400 | -0.5% | $56 / Sq Ft |
| 01/05/2014 01/05/14 | Price Changed | $98,900 | -0.5% | $56 / Sq Ft |
| 12/05/2013 12/05/13 | Price Changed | $99,400 | -0.5% | $56 / Sq Ft |
| 11/10/2013 11/10/13 | For Sale | $99,900 | -- | $57 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,851 | $68,200 | $16,000 | $52,200 |
| 2024 | $3,028 | $68,200 | $16,000 | $52,200 |
| 2023 | $2,981 | $68,200 | $16,000 | $52,200 |
| 2022 | $2,981 | $68,200 | $16,000 | $52,200 |
| 2021 | $2,981 | $68,200 | $16,000 | $52,200 |
| 2020 | $2,951 | $68,200 | $16,000 | $52,200 |
| 2019 | $2,951 | $68,200 | $16,000 | $52,200 |
| 2018 | $2,951 | $68,200 | $16,000 | $52,200 |
| 2017 | $2,932 | $68,200 | $16,000 | $52,200 |
| 2016 | $1,675 | $68,200 | $16,000 | $52,200 |
| 2015 | $1,675 | $68,200 | $16,000 | $52,200 |
| 2014 | $1,541 | $68,200 | $16,000 | $52,200 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Rich Sosa
Seller's Agent in 2021
Rich Sosa
Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
(610) 781-5629
2 in this area
15 Total Sales
-
Mark Ivey
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Mark Ivey
Super Realty Group, LLC
(215) 588-0776
1 in this area
53 Total Sales
-
Audra Schappell
Seller's Agent in 2014
Audra Schappell
Stout Associates Realtors
(610) 507-1855
19 Total Sales
-
W. Jeffrey Carr
W
Buyer's Agent in 2014
W. Jeffrey Carr
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
(610) 780-4393
13 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: PABK371856
APN: 17-5317-10-37-2086
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